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Melbourne DJs Actdafool and Yahboylilo have a relatively low profile online. That is except for this release on Soundcloud, which has received five thousand views this week and garnered their collaborative account over two thousand followers.
The Forster-born, Sydney-based singer-songwriter had a chance to chat with us ahead of her massive national tour. Read on for a peek into her song writing process and how Jack River settle on her distinctive sound.
Sydney locals, Body Type are an all-female indie-rock group who are steadily building a reputation as one of the country’s must see acts. Their combination of indie production, punk aesthetics and a bright pop sound made their self-titled debut EP, one of 2018’s best indie releases.
Two out of the seven members of S U M ( pronounced soom) drummer, composer and arranger Steve Belvilus and lead singer and co-writer Patryce Williams dialed in to Backyard Opera from their New York home. Belvilus and Williams, who are business and real-life partners, are travelling to Sydney and Melbourne this April for their debut Australian tour.
As the official label for one of Berlin’s most highly regarded electronic music institutions, Watergate Records have produced nothing but quality. In the past, the highly coveted Watergate mix series has featured artists such as Ellen Allien, Kerri Chandler and Solomun.
After speaking with Motez, a Baghdad born DJ from Adelaide, it’s obvious that this is an artist who is passionate about his craft. Going from working at a music store to playing at international stages and world class festivals, Motez knows the inner workings of the music world inside out.
Sydney trio Julia Why? have released ‘Starman’, the second track off their upcoming sophomore album, reflecting on deeply personal issues while diversifying their sound. Hitting the scene in 2015, the group has steadily grown, leading to the release of their second album, Hysteria, later this year.
Australia’s biggest indie music festival is back this year, announcing a tremendous line-up for 2019. Taking place from Julu 19 – 21, the three-day festival will be held once again in the North Byron Parklands, NSW. Each day is stacked with huge headliners from across the globe and a quality undercard across a range of genres.
Founder of the Wicked Crew, Jenö Void has been a pioneer of US west coast dance music since the 90s. Launching his Noise From the VOID vinyl label in 2015, he promotes a wide variety of experimental music, ranging from acid house, dance music, psychedelic rock, soul, funk and, as this week’s mix highlights, punk.
We’ve been fellow travellers on Johnny Hunter’s rise and revitalisation of punk. They have taken the energy of legendary groups like Joy Division, Sonic Youth and the Cure, while modernising the sound. Now, they are back with a brand-new track that taps into the frustrations of Sydney’s musicians
Despite what the name of her new single might suggest, Sahara Beck has done plenty lately. The 23 year old Brisbane blues and indie rock artist who wrote her first song at 12 has created an album, two EP’s, performed at Bluesfest, Falls Festival, BigSound Festival and last November for sold out her first hometown headline show.
In 2016, there was no producer more synonymous with Australian electronic music than Harley Streten, aka Flume. With the release of his second LP, Skin, the Sydney-born, LA-based producer won the Triple J Hottest 100 with his single ‘Never Be Like You’ ft. Kai.
Kyle Lionhart, a singer, songwriter, surfer and plant eater from Byron Bay, began recording his debut album in November 2018. Now, he has released the first single ‘So Close’, drawing inspiration from Jeff Buckley, Ben Howard and Bon Iver. From busking on the streets of Byron Bay to releasing multiple EPs, Lionhart has grown into his own as an artist. “So Close” gives listeners their first taste of his distinct folk-derived pop sound.
In today’s music scene, almost every genre will incorporate some type of digital music technique. Whether this be an artificial drum, subtle electronic effects or mixing with the EQ to enhance the bass or treble, the digital age can be heard in every genre.
